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Layering Lab

Wear two at once

Pick two fragrances. See what each brings, how the blend leans, and whether people who tried the pair say it works.

ArethusaFirst · Tiziana TerenziArethusaEDP · 2014 · ★ 3.78
AlcorSecond · Tiziana TerenziAlcor2021 · ★ 4.60
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Arethusa × Alcor

Fruity, woody and aromatic meets citrus, aromatic and iris. They share three accords and two notes.

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The blend

How the pair leans

Each bar adds the two accord profiles, assuming one spray of each. Gold is Arethusa, blue is Alcor. It's arithmetic on the data, not a test on skin.

ArethusaAlcor
citrusboth
aromaticboth
fresh spicyboth
fruityfirst
woodyfirst
sweetfirst
marinefirst
saltyfirst
floralfirst
irissecond
What each brings

Notes apart, notes in common

Only in Arethusa
FigFigPlumPlumSageSageGingerGingerPink GrapefruitPink GrapefruitOrangeOrangeRed SandalwoodRed SandalwoodPomegranatePomegranateheatherHeatherSaffronSaffronJasmineJasmineOrange BlossomOrange Blossom
In both
LeatherPatchouli
Three shared accords:
aromaticcitrusfresh spicy
Only in Alcor
Calabrian bergamotCalabrian bergamotGraperfuitGraperfuitLemonLemonGuatemalan CardamomGuatemalan CardamomLavenderLavenderOrrisOrrisBulgarian RoseBulgarian RoseLily-of-the-ValleyLily-of-the-ValleyCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMadagascar VanillaMadagascar VanillaCambodian OudCambodian OudMuskMusk
Why it might work
  • Light over deepAlcor brings citrus and aromatic; Arethusa brings woody. Lighter over deeper is the usual way to layer.
  • Notes in commonBoth list leather and patchouli, so the two have a shared base to meet on.
  • A shared threadAromatic, citrus and fresh spicy run through both.
  • Same seasonBoth are voted best for spring.
Suggested from the two fragrances' accords, notes and votes. Not yet tested by wearers.
What to watch
  • One will leadAlcor is voted long lasting and strong; Arethusa long lasting and strong. Expect Alcor to lead and Arethusa to fade first.
A starting pointOne spray of Alcor, two of Arethusa over it.Weighted toward the one that fades first. Adjust to taste.
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